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The value of a combined word recognition and knowledge measure to understand characteristics of our patients ’ oral health literacy
ConclusionThe analysis confirmed that pronunciation of medical and dental terms may not fully reflect comprehension and revealed that understanding both patients’ sociodemographic and dental understanding and utilization factors, such as transportation to the dental office associated with lower oral HL and knowledge, could help the profession develop appropriate clear language programmes to improve access to dental care for vulnerable populations. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - April 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kathryn A. Atchison, Mark D. Macek, Daniela Markovic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Trajectory of social inequalities in the treatment of dental caries among preschool children in Japan
ConclusionOur results suggest that the rate of caries treatment is higher for preschool children with lower SES in Japan, with significant widening of absolute inequalities along with the growth of the children. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - April 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jun Aida, Yusuke Matsuyama, Takahiro Tabuchi, Yuko Komazaki, Toru Tsuboya, Tsuguhiko Kato, Ken Osaka, Takeo Fujiwara Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Oral Health Programmes in Indigenous Communities Worldwide —Lessons learned from the field: A qualitative systematic review
ConclusionsSuccessful programmes considered cultural appropriateness in their design—including extensive community engagement before, during and after implementation to enhance ownership of, and thus participation in the programme. Collaborative approaches were seen as an advantage, not only with Indigenous communities, but also with local health providers and organizations, with particular emphasis on incorporation into existing services. Challenges included low community participation, unstable funding and staffing issues. In addition, future programmes should also incorporate advocacy and community development, focus ...
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - April 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Carrie Tsai, Anthony Blinkhorn, Michelle Irving Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

It is not just about occupation, but also about where you work
ConclusionIn conclusion, the psychosocial working environment depended to a large degree on occupation and, for dentists in particular, also on their organizational affiliation. The findings suggest a potential for designing interventions at organizational level for improvements of the psychosocial working environment for dentists. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - April 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hanne Berthelsen, Hugo Westerlund, Jari J. Hakanen, Tage S. Kristensen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Do maternal depression and anxiety influence children's oral health ‐related quality of life?
ConclusionPoorer COHRQoL was associated with maternal depression and anxiety symptoms. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - April 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Francine dos Santos Costa, Marina Sousa Azevedo, Thiago Machado Ardenghi, Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro, Fl ávio Fernando Demarco, Marília Leão Goettems Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

The association of subjective orthodontic treatment need with oral health ‐related quality of life
ConclusionsOral health‐related quality of life is poorer in children with subjective orthodontic treatment need. This has not been investigated before in such a large‐population‐based study and clearly offers an explanation for the lack of concurrence between objective and subjective orthodontic treatment need. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 31, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lea Kragt, Vincent Jaddoe, Eppo Wolvius, Edwin Ongkosuwito Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Are school and home environmental characteristics associated with oral health ‐related quality of life in Brazilian adolescents and young adults?
ConclusionsPoor school and home environmental characteristics were independently associated with poor OHRQoL in individuals aged between 15 and 19 years. Our findings suggest the place where they study and the maternal level of education are meaningful aspects for their oral health. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 31, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maram Ali M. Alwadi, Mario Vianna Vettore Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Clinical instruments and methods for assessing physical oral health: A systematic review
ConclusionEven though some instruments and methods exhibited good to excellent reliability and validity and can be recommended for research and clinical practice, they do not allow assessing all components of physical oral health. There is a need to identify and define standard instruments, and for components of physical oral health where methods with sufficient diagnostic performance are lacking, further research is required. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 31, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: L. ‐K. Pauli, G. Aarabi, L. Kriston, A. Jansen, G. Heydecke, D.R. Reissmann Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

The social gradient in oral health: Is there a role for dental anxiety?
ConclusionsLittle support was found for the role of dental anxiety in explaining social inequalities in various perceived and clinical oral health measures. Oral health inequalities were found among both nondentally anxious and anxious participants. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 29, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Eduardo Bernab é, Gerry Humphris, Ruth Freeman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

The interpersonal work of dental conscious sedation: A qualitative analysis
ConclusionThis study shows that performing conscious sedation requires more than technical delivery, and involves the projection of attributes in a literal “performance.” The importance of managing outward emotional appearance reflects previous dental research. The need to manage outward appearance, and the emotional impact this has, is of relevance to all clinicians. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 14, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Stephen M. Woolley, Barbara Chadwick, Lesley Pugsley Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Oral health conceptual knowledge and its relationships with oral health outcomes: Findings from a Multi ‐site Health Literacy Study
ConclusionsThe present investigation provides additional support for the CMOHK's validity. Researchers are encouraged to incorporate oral health conceptual knowledge into their theoretical frameworks, especially as it relates to beliefs and self‐efficacy. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 8, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mark D. Macek, Kathryn A. Atchison, Haiyan Chen, William Wells, Don Haynes, Ruth M. Parker, Shurouk Azzo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Responses from Lai et  al. to the questions of Sanjeevan et al. on the article ‘Long‐term effectiveness of school‐based children oral hygiene program on oral health after 10‐year follow‐up’
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Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 6, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hongmin Lai, Sherry Yueh ‐Hsia Chiu Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Letter to the editor: ‘Long‐term effectiveness of school‐based children oral hygiene program on oral health after 10‐year follow‐up’ by Lai et al. (2016)
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Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - March 6, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vinita Sanjeevan, Chandrashekar Janakiram, Joe Joseph, Sravan Kumar Yeturu, Venkitachalam Ramanarayanan Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Dental care coverage and income ‐related inequalities in foregone dental care in Europe during the great recession
ConclusionsIncome‐related inequalities in dental care have widened in Europe during the years with global economic crisis. Higher dental care coverage corresponded to less income‐related inequalities in foregone dental care and less widening of these inequalities. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - February 20, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jon Ivar Elstad Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Industry sponsorship in trials on fluoride varnish or gels for caries prevention
ConclusionsIndustry‐sponsorship bias had limited impact on the overall evidence. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology - February 6, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Seif Reda, Karim Elhennawy, Hendrik Meyer ‐Lückel, Sebastian Paris, Falk Schwendicke Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research